Chicago arrests add to frustration

Heroin trafficking from out of state a disturbing trend

1:05 AM,
Jul. 31, 2013

Jeremy Coleman

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Frustration continues to grow from city and county officials in regards to punishing drug offenders.

After two large drug busts resulted in six Chicago men arrested in the previous eight days, the out-of-state drug presence has been a topic of discussion for law enforcement and those in the criminal justice field.

"These guys are all around here," said County Prosecutor Brent Yager. "It is a huge problem." ...